Movies like Bala Gopaludu (1989)
The best movies like Bala Gopaludu (1989) are Geetha Govindam (2018), Holiday Date (2019) and Chateau Christmas (2020). If Bala Gopaludu hooked you with its romance, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedA Christmas Prince (2017)6.6/10 from 1,495 votes
- NewestTaking a Shot at Love (2021)Released 2021
- In TeluguGeetha Govindam (2018)Also in Telugu
Geetha Govindam (2018)
Vijay Govind, a young college lecturer who dreams of marriage falls for Geetha, a level-headed woman who's wary of strangers and isn't easy to convince. While things seem to go smoothly, Vijay makes a terrible mistake which not only derails any hope for his love story, but also potential repercussions with his family.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHoliday Date (2019)
When Brooke’s boyfriend, Ethan, breaks up with her just before the holidays, she agrees to go home with Joel, an actor who will pose as her boyfriend.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisChateau Christmas (2020)
Margot, a world-renowned pianist, returns to Chateau Newhaus to spend the holidays with her family and is reunited with an ex who helps her rediscover her passion for music.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMarry Me at Christmas (2017)
Organizing a Christmas wedding is a true treat for bridal boutique owner Madeline Krug. She loves the challenge of finding the perfect dress for the bride and orchestrating an exquisite event. What Madeline didn’t expect was to be swept off her feet by the bride’s gorgeous brother, movie star, Jonny Blaze. Jonny came to the quirky town of Fool’s Gold to support his sister -- not to fall in love. Yet Madeline is the most extraordinary woman he’s ever met, and she finds the real Jonny even more captivating than her celebrity crush. Will the action star be brave enough to take on the role of a lifetime?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisChristmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy (2019)
A skeptical writer shows up in Evergreen to get the scoop on the town's famed passion for Christmas during a search for a long-lost time capsule.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisChristmas Made to Order (2018)
When architect and Christmas amateur Steven finds himself hosting his family for Christmas, he recruits holiday coordinator Gretchen to bring holiday joy to his home. Gretchen’s expert Christmas spirit brings Steven’s family together, but neither expected it to bring them closer to each other. After a great opportunity presents itself to Gretchen, she and Steven must decide what’s really important in life.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisChristmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa (2018)
Lisa's trip home to Evergreen for the holidays finds her shepherding an effort to save the town's beloved general store, fulfilling the wishes of a Christmas past and finding a romance full of Christmas magic.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFive Star Christmas (2020)
After moving back to her hometown, Lisa (Lenz) plots with her siblings and grandparents to help her father's bed and breakfast get a five-star review from an incognito travel critic (Webster), but ends up falling for him, not knowing he is the real critic.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA Christmas Kiss II (2014)
At a Christmastime event, Jenna shares an impromptu, unforgettable kiss with the dashing billionaire, Cooper Montgomery. Unaware of his intentions and fearful of getting hurt in another relationship, Jenna vows to resist his charms, but begins to realize his affection is real as the two spend more time together.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
SnoozefestMovies like thisChristmas at Grand Valley (2018)
Burned out from the hubbub of the Chicago gallery world, artist Kelly returns home to the picturesque Grand Valley just in time for Christmas. Leo, businessman and all-star dad to his children, struggles to balance his time this holiday season. When he is assigned to review a hotel in Grand Valley for its value, he sees this as the perfect opportunity for a Christmas family vacation. It isn’t long until Kelly and Leo’s worlds collide.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCatch a Christmas Star (2013)
Nikki Crandon is one of the biggest pop stars on the planet. Whether she's singing the National Anthem or promoting her latest album, everyone knows who she is—none more so than New Jersey high school basketball coach and widower Chris Mitchell, who was Nikki's first love in high school. When Chris' 10-year-old daughter Sophie finds out her dad still has feelings for the singer, she takes matters into her own hands. With her 8-year-old brother Jackson in tow, Sophie succeeds in reuniting the two. But when a misunderstanding and the growing glare of the public spotlight threaten Chris and Nikki's happiness, one can only wonder: will fame get in the way of a Merry Christmas?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSharing Christmas (2017)
A real estate developer is given the opportunity of his career to transform an old shopping complex into a prime location. Unfortunately, there is one tenant who is holding out—the Christmas shop owner he met by happenstance just days ago.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA Christmas Prince (2017)
When a reporter goes undercover as a nanny to get the inside scoop on a playboy prince, she gets tangled in some royal intrigue and ends up finding love - but will she be able to keep up her lie?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA Little Christmas Charm (2020)
Holly, a jewelry designer finds a lost charm bracelet and teams up with investigative reporter Greg in hopes of finding the owner and returning it by Christmas Eve.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLove at First Dance (2018)
Hope is tasked with teaching Manhattan's former "Most Eligible Bachelor" how to dance for his extravagant, society wedding. But as the dance lessons progress, complications ensue when feelings begin to develop between student and instructor.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTaking a Shot at Love (2021)
Former professional ballet dancer Jenna works with NHL star Ryan Cooper to help him recover from an injury using ballet as therapy, and as they grow close, he helps her mend her injured heart. But when it’s time for Ryan to return to the ice and leave Jenna and her small, Connecticut town, they both must consider the paths they want to take and just maybe, love will find its way.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Sweetest Christmas (2017)
After breaking up with her long-term boyfriend just before the holidays, passionate baker Kylie reconnects with her high school sweetheart, Nick. Thanks to their newly rekindled friendship, Kylie uses Nick’s restaurant to prepare for a gingerbread baking competition with a large cash prize that would help her open her own bakery.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRunaway Romance (2018)
When she’s written out of her show, her relationship and her seemingly perfect life, reality TV star Ann Stanway leaves Hollywood and finds herself marooned in Amish country. But when Ann is taken in by the owner of a nearby Inn, and meets a handsome young architect, she discovers that the reality she left isn’t nearly as perfect as the one she’s found.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCheck Inn to Christmas (2019)
Julia Crawley and Ryan Mason must unite their families during Crestridge's Centennial Christmas celebration in order to save their family inns from a chain resort.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA Glenbrooke Christmas (2020)
As Christmas nears, heiress Jessica Morgan seizes what seems like her last chance to experience a relaxed Christmas and heads off to the small town of Glenbrooke, where she meets a handsome fireman.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAalaya Sikharam (1983)
Seenu is the bread winner of his family. When his older brother Shekhar completes his education, the family hopes for better times. However, Seenu has to shoulder more responsibilities.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Yathra (1985)
Based upon the human rights violations by the police and the prison authorities in India during the emergency of 1975–1977, the film tells the story of Unnikrishnan, an ex-convict. Recently released from prison, Unnikrishnan relays his life story to fellow passengers on a bus. He tells of his orphan upbringing, career as a forest official, and love for a young woman named Thulasi, whom he promised he'd marry, before he was erroneously arrested for a crime he did not commit.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Nenjathai Killathe (1980)
Lovers Viji and Ram are separated when Viji is forced to marry her relative, Pratap. As she constantly ignores Pratap, he decides to leave her. Her life takes a turn when she meets Ram again.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Winner (2003)
A young man moves to his hometown; here he falls in love with the village head's daughter. The village head learns about this and he has the girl abducted; if the young man tries to rescue her, his parent's life will be at stake.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Prema Pichollu (1983)
Prema Pichollu is a drama based movie in which, Chiranjeevi plays Ravi who is an unemployed post-graduate and in love with Prema (Radhika). Prema is a dancer in a local bar and attracts her boss Allu Ramalingayya and his friends Simham (Rao gopal Rao) and Gummadi.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Manthri Gari Viyyankudu (1983)
Mantrigaari Viyyankudu is comedy based movie in which, Allu Ramalingayya is a wealthy man who wants to get his children married into a minister’s family.His daughter (Poornima Jayaram) is just like him who hates the poor people on the other hand, his son ( subalekha sudhakar) a medice is a different person in love with Tulasi, a poor girl but is afraid to tell his father who wants to get lumpsum amount as dowry.When he comes to know of it he insults Tulasi’s parents Nirmala and Raavi Kondalarao. Enter Chiru their son who wants to teach allu a lesson. He puts Nirmala into election for the local constituency and he teaches a lesson to allu’s daughter who falls for him and offers him help in doing his mission.Rest of the plot forms on how the younsters teach a lesson to allu on dowry and his false prestiges.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Intlo Ramayya Veedilo Krishnayya (1982)
Intlo Ramayya Veedhilo Krishnayya is comedy romance based movie in which, Chiru plays a sought of mild and sober guy, who falls in love with Madhavi and gets married to her. Madhavi is an arrogant girl with an attitude of, always winning over others, by hook or crook. In an unexpected situation chiranjeevi happens to rescue Purnima who attempts for a suicide.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Todu Dongalu (1981)
Todu Dongalu is a 1981 Telugu film directed by K. Vasu. The film stars Krishna, Chiranjeevi, Rekha and Geetha in lead roles.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Love In Singapore (1980)
Love in Singapore is action romance based movie in which, Chiranjeevi (suresh) acted as the brother of Ranganath who is the main hero of the film. chiru’s father (P J Sharma) is a police officer and one day he catches a criminal ( om prakash) and sends him to jail. chiru and ranganath were small boys at that time. One night chiru quarrles with his brother over a silly issue and when his father beats him ,he runs away from house in anger. Same night the villain cames to chiru’s house and kills his father in revenge.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Bala Gopaludu?
The closest matches to Bala Gopaludu are Geetha Govindam (2018), Holiday Date (2019) and Chateau Christmas (2020). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Bala Gopaludu?
Start with Geetha Govindam (2018), the closest match to Bala Gopaludu.
What is the highest-rated movie like Bala Gopaludu?
A Christmas Prince (2017), rated 6.6/10 by 1,495 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Bala Gopaludu?
Taking a Shot at Love (2021) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Telugu movies like Bala Gopaludu?
Yes: Geetha Govindam (2018), Aalaya Sikharam (1983) and Prema Pichollu (1983).
How are movies similar to Bala Gopaludu chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Bala Gopaludu, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.